Opposition Criticizes Karnataka Government Over Bidadi Township Project
Bengaluru, July 14: The Bidadi Township project in Karnataka has become a subject of controversy, prompting a strong backlash from the opposition against the state government. Nikhil Kumar, the state youth president of the Janata Dal (Secular), took to the social media platform X to criticize the government. In his post, Kumar condemned the Congress ... Read more Opposition Criticizes Karnataka Government Over Bidadi Township Project
Karnataka CM Shivakumar announces India's first govt-driven AI University
Karnataka will establish India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University. An AI Hub will also be set up as an incubation centre for research. The state aims to become a global leader in responsible AI innovation. This initiative will build world-class AI talent and strengthen collaborations. Karnataka seeks to enhance its position as India's technology hub.
Former Karnataka Minister Ramachandra Gowda passes away at 88
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramachandra Gowda passed away at eighty-eight years old. Senior party leaders remembered his decades-long contribution to the party's growth. He dedicated his entire life to the nationalist movement from Jana Sangh to BJP. Gowda served as a Cabinet Minister and represented the Bangalore Graduates' Constituency. His departure marks the end of a long era of party strength and ideological commitment.
Mr. Shivakumar said the proposed university would play a pivotal role in building world-class AI talent, advancing research and strengthening collaboration between academia, industry and government
Veteran BJP leader from Karnataka Ramachandra Gowda passes away
He started his career in Jan Sangh, the predecessor to the BJP
The District Election Officer of Dharwad cites ECI guidelines, clarifies that there will be no extension of July 29 deadline
Mahadayi PRAWAH favours Ktaka, alleges MBA, seeks faster SC hearing
Mhadei river flow from Karnataka into Goa reduced over the years Panaji: Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan (MBA) convenor Nirmala Sawant on Monday alleged that the state government is not at all serious about the Mhadei issue and is doing little to safeguard Goas interests and protect the ecologically significant river. Sawant said that it appeared as []
Karnataka governor suspends govt jobs board chief over recruitment of two daughters
Recommends SC Probe
Broom-wielding farmers chase away land survey officials at proposed Bengaluru township site
Karnataka forest sleuths scour social media, file 25 cases as wildlife poachers pose with hunts
SC questions Karnataka HC order discharging HD Revanna in outraging womans modesty case
ET Graphics | Indias sports interest breaks new ground
Wimbledon's India livestream drew 2.7 million viewers, showing tennis's growing appeal. Football's FIFA World Cup interest doubled that of the T20 World Cup. Wimbledon viewership is strongest in Karnataka and Goa regions. Football's popularity is surging in India's north-east states. Tennis continues to grow slowly, trailing cricket and football significantly.
Vijayendra Demands Rs 50 Thousand Per Acre Compensation For Farmers Affected By Severe Drought
Vijayendra claimed that despite drought-like conditions prevailing in several districts, Karnataka was yet to have a full-fledged Council of Ministers.
From Soil to Sensors: How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionising Indian Agriculture
Imagine walking through a coconut orchard in Tamil Nadu where every tree is monitored by solar-powered sensors, irrigation happens automatically when the soil dries out, and a farmer can track water usage, fertiliser needs and crop healthall from a mobile phone. This isn't science fiction. This is the new reality of Indian agriculture, and it's happening right now. Meet Rajaratnam Kanakarajan, a coconut farmer from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. Two years ago, he was struggling with unpredictable yields and rising input costs. Today, after adopting an AI-powered precision farming system developed by the agritech startup Farm Again, his coconut yield has doubledfrom 80 to 160 nuts per tree per year. His annual income jumped from 12.16 lakh to 33.82 lakh. And he's not alone. According to a report by NITI Aayog (2025), over 3,500 farmers across 4,000 acres in Tamil Nadu are now benefiting from this technology, collectively saving more than 400,000 cubic metres of water and 175,000 kWh of energy annually, while avoiding approximately 20,000 tonnes of CO emissions. The locally developed technology also reduced the implementation cost from 25 lakh per acre for imported systems to just 2.5 lakh per acre, making precision agriculture more affordable for Indian farmers (NITI Aayog, 2025). This is the story of how Artificial Intelligence is transforming traditional agriculture into something smarter, more sustainable and far more profitable. The Perfect Storm: Why Agriculture Needs AI Now Here's the challenge we're facing: the global population is expected to reach approximately 9.7 billion by 2050, and according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO, 2023), agriculture will need to produce nearly 50 percent more food than current levels. At the same time, India's agricultural land has been shrinkingfrom a peak of 184.8 million hectares in 1975 to approximately 179.9 million hectares today (Land Use Statistics at a Glance, 2023)while the country's population has ballooned to 1.45 billion (Worldometer, 2025). Nearly 735 million people worldwide currently suffer from undernourishment, highlighting the persistent challenge of food insecurity (FAO, 2023). Meanwhile, farmers are disappearing from fields. According to the World Bank Employment in Agriculture Database and Periodic Labour Force Survey reports, the share of India's workforce engaged in agriculture has dropped from 59.1% in 1991 to 40.6% in 2020, and it's projected to fall to about 32% by 2030 (World Bank, 2024). Labour shortages during critical operations like sowing, harvesting and weeding are becoming a crisis. Traditional farmingrelying on guesswork, uniform application of water and chemicals and labour-intensive methodssimply cannot meet these challenges. As Wolfert and colleagues (2017) observed in their comprehensive review published in Agricultural Systems, the integration of Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence enhances farm decision-making, improves operational efficiency and promotes sustainable agricultural production. The scope of Big Data applications in smart farming, they noted, goes beyond primary productionit is influencing the entire food supply chain (Wolfert et al., 2017). What Exactly Is AI Doing in Agriculture? Think of AI as a super-smart farming assistant that never sleeps. It analyses data from sensors in the soil, cameras on drones, satellites in space and weather stations in the field. Then it tells farmers exactly what to do: when to water, how much fertiliser to apply, where pests are hiding and even when to harvest. Liakos and colleagues (2018) conducted a comprehensive review of machine learning applications in agricultural production systems and categorised them into four major areas: crop management, livestock management, water management and soil management. Their findings, published in the journal Sensors, demonstrated that by applying machine learning to sensor data, farm management systems are evolving into real-time AI-enabled programs that provide rich recommendations and insights for farmer decision support and action (Liakos et al., 2018). The numbers speak for themselves. Subeesh and Mehta (2021), writing in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, documented that AI-driven precision agriculture can increase crop yields from 3.8 to 5.5 tonnes per hectare while reducing water consumption from 6,650 to 4,000 cubic metres per hectare, fertiliser use from 305 to 180 kg per hectare and pesticide use from 18.5 to 7 litres per hectare. Net returns nearly doublefrom 940 to 1,860 per hectarewhile carbon emissions decrease from 3,650 to 2,100 kg COe per hectare (Subeesh & Mehta, 2021). These findings highlight that AI-based precision agriculture enables higher yields with fewer inputs, greater profitability and improved sustainability compared to conventional farming. Real Farmers, Real Results Across India, agritech startups are proving that AI isn't just for Silicon Valleyit's for the villages of Maharashtra, the paddy fields of Punjab and the coconut groves of Tamil Nadu. Take Fasal, a Bengaluru-based startup founded in 2017. Their device, Fasal Kranti, equipped with over 12 sensors, monitors climatic and soil parameters and provides farmers with precise recommendations on irrigation, pest management and crop planning. Deployed across 10,000 acres in states like Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, the results have been remarkable: farmers have reported up to a 60% reduction in pesticide costs and a 40% increase in yield. The technology has saved over 52 billion litres of water. Then there's Cultyvate, another Bengaluru-based startup that tackles one of Indian agriculture's most urgent problems: inefficient water use in paddy cultivation. Paddy fields consume over 50% of India's irrigation water. Cultyvate's remote-sensing irrigation system combines soil moisture sensors, flow meters, weather data and AI algorithms to monitor real-time field conditions. Farmers receive mobile alertsvia voice calls in regional languages, so even those who can't read can understandtelling them exactly when and how much to irrigate. The result? Water use reduced by up to 50%, yields improved by 2030% and over 3,080 crore litres of water saved. In Andhra Pradesh, a pioneering collaboration between Microsoft and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) demonstrated the transformative potential of AI in agriculture. The Sowing App, developed using Microsoft's Cortana Intelligence Suite including Machine Learning and Power BI, sent sowing advisories to farmers on the optimal date to sow based on weather conditions, soil and other indicators (Microsoft & ICRISAT, 2017). The results, announced in January 2017, showed a remarkable 30% higher average yield per hectare for groundnut crops. Farmers who followed the advisories and sowed in the recommended period achieved significantly better yields, while those who sowed earlier suffered losses due to a long dry spell (Microsoft & ICRISAT, 2017). The Robots Are ComingAnd That's a Good Thing Remember when the idea of robots on farms sounded like something from a sci-fi movie? That future is already here. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR, 2024), the global agricultural robot market has grown exponentially, from approximately US$956 million in 2013 to nearly US$19.1 billion in 2020, reflecting the increasing demand for intelligent robotic systems in modern agriculture. Drones, autonomous tractors, robotic harvesters and AI-powered weeders are becoming increasingly common. The most rapid expansion occurred after 2016, when advancements in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, sensors and autonomous navigation systems accelerated the commercialisation of agricultural robots (IFR, 2024). In India, engineering student Rahul Arepaka has developed 'Rakshak,' an AI-powered laser-weeding robot that removes the need for chemical herbicides and manual labour. The tractor-mounted device autonomously targets weeds using deep learning algorithms and blue laser technology. These technologies aren't replacing farmersthey're empowering them. By automating labour-intensive tasks, AI frees up farmers to focus on higher-value activities like crop planning and marketing. Samuel and Irtwange (2025), writing in the Journal of Agricultural Informatics, concluded that machine learning applications contribute substantially to yield improvement, resource optimisation, and cost reduction in agricultural systems, emphasising the growing importance of predictive analytics in agricultural decision-making (Samuel & Irtwange, 2025). From Water to Wealth: The Economics of AI Farming Let's talk money. Because ultimately, farmers adopt new technologies when they make economic sense. The economic benefits of precision agriculture are well-documented. According to a joint study by Microsoft and ICRISAT (2017), precision agriculture improves farm profitability by 1525% while reducing production costs by 1030% through efficient use of inputs. It promotes resource conservation, achieving 2050% water savings and 1530% fertilizer savings, while reducing pesticide application by 2080% and nutrient losses by 1540% (Microsoft & ICRISAT, 2017). Environmental sustainability is further enhanced through a 1020% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Technologically, precision agriculture enables real-time crop monitoring with 9097% disease detection accuracy, reduces labour requirements by 2040% through automation and supports predictive farm management with 8595% yield prediction accuracy (Microsoft & ICRISAT, 2017). In Andhra Pradesh, according to a report by IndiaAI (2019), machine learning-based farming increased gross revenue from 1,25,000 per hectare to 2,87,500 per hectare. Net income rose from 70,000 to 2,00,000 per hectare (IndiaAI, 2019). The report further noted that the adoption of machine learning technologies in agriculture is creating new skilled and semi-skilled employment opportunities, including positions for data collection technicians, precision irrigation specialists, digital extension workers, sensor installation workers, drone operators, software support staff and AI data analysts (IndiaAI, 2019). These aren't marginal improvements. They're transformative. The Government Steps In Recognising the potential of AI, the Government of India has launched several initiatives to accelerate its adoption. The Digital Agriculture Mission, approved in September 2024 with an outlay of 2,817 crore, aims to create a Digital Public Infrastructure for agriculture. Under AgriStack, over 70 million Farmer IDs have already been generated across 17 states (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, 2026). The Krishi Decision Support System integrates satellite, weather and soil data to map crops and cultivated areas (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, 2026). In February 2026, the government launched Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI-based agricultural advisory platform that provides farmers with personalised recommendations on crop planning, input management and risk mitigation. Farmers can access the platform by dialling 155261 from any phone and interacting with an AI assistant named 'Bharati' (Ministry of Finance, 2026). Kisan e-Mitra, an AI-powered voice-enabled chatbot launched in 2023, provides farmers with information on government schemes like PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Available in 11 regional languages, the platform handles over 8,000 farmer queries daily and had responded to more than 93 lakh farmer queries by December 2025 (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, 2026). The World Economic Forum (2025) highlighted the role of AI in strengthening climate resilience, improving resource efficiency and enhancing market access for smallholder farmers, suggesting that AI-driven agricultural solutions can support sustainable rural development and improve farmers' livelihoods (World Economic Forum, 2025). The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities Of course, the transition to AI-powered agriculture isn't without challenges. High initial investment costs, limited digital infrastructure in rural areas, data privacy concerns and digital literacy gaps remain significant barriers (Subeesh & Mehta, 2021; Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, 2026). But the momentum is undeniable. Precision agriculture adoption in India is projected to increase from just 1% in 2008 to approximately 95% by 2036. The agricultural sector is expected to reach $300 billion by 2030. The vision is ambitious but achievable: AI-enabled agriculture that ensures every acre becomes more productive, every drop of water more valuable and every farmer more prosperous. As the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (2026) documented, AI-enabled advisory services, pest surveillance systems and digital agriculture initiatives across India have demonstrated the potential of AI and IoT technologies in improving agricultural productivity and farm management (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, 2026). The Bottom Line Artificial Intelligence is not just another tech buzzword. It's a practical, proven solution to some of agriculture's most pressing challenges. From the coconut groves of Tamil Nadu to the paddy fields of Punjab, AI is helping farmers produce more with lessless water, less fertilizer, fewer pesticides and less labour. The farmer of tomorrow won't just be someone with a plough and a pair of hands. They'll be someone with a smartphone, a network of sensors and an AI assistant that helps them make smarter decisions every single day. And that's not just good for farmers. It's good for all of us who depend on the food they grow. (The authors are associated with Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, SKUAST-Jammu)
Karnataka government adopts NCERT textbooks from class I to X in all State board schools
Rant and Roast: Can we just meet this weekend?
One question. A hundred opinions. Zero plans. If your weekend group chat is filled with caf recommendations, polls and last-minute cancellations, this Rant & Roast will hit close to home.
BJP Threatens to Siege KRS if Water is Not Released in Three Days
Mysuru, July 13: Senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition leader R. Ashok warned on Monday that if the Karnataka government does not release water for standing crops in the Cauvery basin within the next three days, the BJP will lay siege to the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) reservoir. Ashok visited drought-affected ... Read more BJP Threatens to Siege KRS if Water is Not Released in Three Days
Awareness about Bescoms HT Mithra app is lacking among industrialists
As of July 13, the Election Commission has identified more than 9.37 lakh electors absent, shifted, dead, duplicate or otherwise untraceable
Bengaluru conductor suspended after asking minister to get off bus over change
Tailor attacks CISF sub-inspector with scissors after argument over clothes pric in Bengaluru
Fraudsters impersonate Bengaluru archbishop using fake email IDs
Monsoon on calendar, summer on streets as Bengaluru records warmest July day in five years
Avendus FLF III to close Rs 1,800 cr fund
Reddy wanted the Chief Minister to withdraw his statement and assured to raise the issue in the ensuing TTD Board meeting and pass a resolution against Karnataka Chief Ministers statement on extending special privilege to Ministers/ MLAs /judges among others.
AI wont sharply reduce campus hiring: LTM CEO
Son, son-in-law arrested for murder of mechanic; body dumped in eucalyptus grove
CM pays tribute to Hanumanthappa, recalls Bhadra Project crusade
DK Shivakumar hailed him as the architect of the dryland irrigation movement
Drinking water first, crops next: Yathindra on states drought plan
Women protesters wielding brooms confronted government officials and police in Ramanagara district. The officials were present to survey land for a proposed AI-powered integrated township project. Local farmers and residents strongly opposed the land acquisition, blocking village roads. The survey team eventually withdrew after facing sustained opposition and some injuries. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy criticized the state government's high-handed approach to the project.
Caricature exhibition and laughter event held at Belagavi
2028 assembly polls will be fought under Siddaramaiah, says Jarkiholi
Maha rains disrupt key railway routes, Kalyana Karnataka travelers hit
Ratna Bharat Raitha Samaj demands crop loan waiver in Hubballi
Border schools starved of Kannada textbooks
Months after marriage, Bengaluru woman dies by suicide
HDMC ward 58 residents struggle as neglect worsens roads, cleanliness issues
Woman, 3-year-old son found dead at home
Telangana Falls Behind Other States In Attracting International Students For Higher Education
At the undergraduate level, Telangana ranked 12th in the country, housing only 989 international students of the national total of 42,779 students, or 2.31 per cent. Karnataka topped the UG list with 6,658 students
ITC Infotech emerges as frontrunner for Sootas Happiest Minds stake
Woman kills herself in Bengaluru 4 months after marriage, blames husband & in-law
Delhi talks likely on cabinet expansion, but Ashadha may hold up swearing-in
New Memu between Yelahanka & Arsikere starts
Vijayendra facilitated cross voting in Council polls, says Yatnal
I will expose him if he speaks of ill me, warns the expelled BJP leader
Karnataka's industries minister MB Patil held an investment roadshow in Kolkata. He met senior executives from several companies to attract fresh investments. Patil pitched the state's Beyond Bengaluru initiative for industrial growth. He highlighted opportunities in tier-II cities like Vijayapura and Tumakuru. The minister invited company delegations to visit Karnataka for project assessments.
Karnataka ranks second in SIR rollout across five states
Karnataka high court raps 12-year delay in child abuse trial, sets eight-week deadline
Telangana mulls Karnataka-style permanent residence certificate system
Decision on Cauvery water release after July 15 meeting: Karnataka Chief Minister
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the government needs to balance the interests of Karnatakas farmers, ensure drinking water supply, and comply with court directions while taking a decision on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
Street vendors urge MCC Commissioner to halt eviction drive till survey is completed
Citing the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, a street vendors representative says the authorities cannot evict any street vendor until a survey is completed and ID cards and vending certificates are issued to the street vendors.
Mysuru: State SVEEP Nodal Officer inspects Voter Facilitation Centre
During the visit, Mr. Vastrad reviewed the facilities provided to the public, the process of receiving applications, verification of supporting documents and the overall progress of the SIR exercise.
Mysuru: Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj threatens Karnataka bandh over eviction of footpath vendors
Mr. Nagaraj alleges that the government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had begun oppressing the poor soon after assuming office by evicting street vendors across the State.
Shivamogga police hold meeting with bus operators, give instructions to ensure safety of passengers
Police officials interacted with bus operators, who put forth their problems.
Karnataka Real Estate Authority recovers Rs 1.5 crore from builders over disclosure violations
Film producer late Vargheses wife Mary passes away
After pilot at KSR, other railway stations in Bengaluru to get sahayaks to issue unreserved tickets
36 More M-UTS Sahayaks Will Be Stationed Across KSR, Kr Pura, SMVT, Yeshwantpur, Kengeri And Bangarpet
Expedite ropeway projects in 13 tourism destinations: Minister to officials
The feasibility studies for all 13 ropeway projects have been entrusted to Rail India Technical and Economic Service
Three killed in road accident in Kalaburagi
Their motorcycle went out of control and crashed into a roadside boulder near Panegaon
Congress leadership set to discuss Karnataka Cabinet expansion
Bengaluru: The Congress high command is expected to take a decision on the expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet soon, with All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge confirming that consultations with senior party leaders are underway. Addressing mediapersons in Bengaluru on Monday, July 13, Kharge said the Cabinet expansion would be carried out shortly Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The same conditions that make an area attractive to elephants, including rainfall, water, and proximity to forests for food requirements, are often the conditions people extensively depend on to survive
Karnataka HC slams adjournment culture as trial in POCSO case remains pending for 12 years
Noting that the proceedings had languished for over a decade, meandering from one adjournment to another, the High Court said such procrastination was deeply disquieting
Daali Dhananjaya and gang on the making of Mother Promise
The caste and crew of the quirky comedy drama Mother Promise open up to The Hindu on what went into the making of the film.
An Export Facilitation Centre is coming up near the Seshadripuram Institution on Mysurus Ring Road.
Save Brand HDMC Forum formed opposing bifurcation of HDMC
The forum says that any move to divide the municipal corporation willbe detrimental to the future of both of the twin cities
7,237 pending cases settled during National Lok Adalat in Yadgir
A tragic incident involving a 21-year-old woman who took her own life occurred just four months after her wedding. In a heart-wrenching note, she accused her husband and sister-in-law of relentless harassment. Her family claims they faced ongoing dowry demands from her husband's relatives. Reports suggest the couple had a dispute on the morning of the tragedy.
Mysuru: Congress leader bats for kambala during Dasara
Describing kambala as a spectacular and adventurous sport, the Congress leader said it is not merely a sport of Tulunadu, but an integral part of the coastal regions culture.
Three held with 95 kg marijuana being transported from Odisha to Karnataka
MLA lays foundation stone for road construction work
A 2-km strech of mud road from behind the City Municipal Councils office to Don Basco School in Yadgir will soon have a tar road
Vijayendra seeks 50,000 an acre compensation for drought-hit farmers in North Karnataka
TheBJP State president says the Congress-led State government has failed to respond to the distress being faced by farmers in the region
Man arrested after mother-in-law dies following axe attack over dowry demand
Shivamogga zoo to seek upgradation from small-zoo to medium-zoo status
As per Central Zoo Authority norms, a zoo can claim medium-zoo status if it meets at least two of the following three criteria: 35 hectares of land, an annual footfall of 3.5 lakh visitors, and 350 animals across 35 species
The Karnataka Philately Passport offers travellers a unique way to document their journeys. This collector's booklet allows users to collect special pictorial cancellations from various destinations. Demand for the limited-edition passports has surged, with many queuing early for them. The trend combines sightseeing with a fun treasure hunt for authentic experiences. This modern approach to philately is attracting a younger audience to collect memories.
Newly married woman found dead; alleges harassment in death note
Pocso court grants bail to Vachanananda swami
Former MP Prajwal Revanna challenges conviction in rape case in Karnataka High Court
Revanna, who was arrested in May last year after returning from Germany, is contesting the verdict on several grounds, including what he claims are contradictions in the survivor's testimony and inconsistencies in the evidence produced by the prosecution
Governor recommends SC probe against KPSC Chairman, suspends him pending inquiry
Indicating that the complainant may have forgotten the alleged incidents involving Mr. Revanna as memory fades if the offences are not severe in nature, the Court said that subsequent serious offences of alleged rape by Prajwal Revanna might have, as an afterthought, made the survivor complain against Mr. Revanna.
Mysuru: Police nab alleged chain snatcher, recover 97-gram gold chain
The police recovered the gold mangalya chain and motorcycle from him
Khanapur youth stabbed to death by roommate in Nepal
Apex court expresses reservations over the High Courts interference after the trial court had already taken cognisance of the offence; Bench also questions Karnataka government over delay in challenging High Courts order
CPM flags staff shortages, halted diagnostics at two UHCs
Delegation inspects Padil and Ekkur centres; seeks regularisation of contract staff, resumption of free tests
Karnataka: Shivakumar eyes cabinet expansion as Congress weighs political balance
The exercise is expected to be completed early as the government has decided to call for a legislature session from August 6. About four dozen legislators, including senior MLCs such as BK Hariprasad and Salim Ahmed, are in the race for the 20 vacant berths.
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.
TTD board member objects to Shivakumars Tirumala Nitya Harathi offer to Karnataka VIPs
G. Bhanuprakash Reddy called the Karnataka CMs announcement an authoritative overreach made without consulting the TTD, and said the issue would go before the trust board on Tuesday
